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Background
Overview
Understanding the evolving global power dynamics, the increasing agency of developing nations, and their impact on international relations, economic order, and global governance is fundamental for UPSC aspirants.
A multipolar world order describes a global system where power is distributed among multiple major poles or centers of influence, rather than being concentrated in one or two dominant states. The rise of the Global South signifies the increasing economic, political, and demographic influence of developing countries, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, challenging established global hierarchies and advocating for a more equitable international system.